Computer Science at Indiana University-Northwest
Gary, IN · Bachelor's Degree
Indiana University-Northwest graduates in computer science earn 54% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Indiana University-Northwest Compares for Computer Science
All 349 colleges reporting computer science earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $268,121 | $272,681 | #1 | $171,264 |
| 2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $225,141 | $198,260 | #5 | $154,492 |
| 3 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $223,309 | $212,544 | #2 | $152,656 |
| 4 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $217,973 | $191,312 | #8 | $146,624 |
| 5 | Pomona College Claremont, CA | $217,051 | $197,502 | #6 | $143,084 |
| 6 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $214,907 | $195,551 | #7 | $138,613 |
| 7 | Brown University Providence, RI | $214,479 | $211,240 | #3 | $151,065 |
| 8 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $209,574 | $184,552 | #12 | $110,814 |
| 9 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $204,379 | $185,972 | #10 | $149,866 |
| 10 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $203,169 | $178,912 | #16 | $152,251 |
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| 345 | Roosevelt University Chicago, IL | $58,964 | $57,932 | #346 | $41,976 |
| 346 | Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA | $58,951 | $68,240 | #337 | $45,907 |
| 347 | Southern University Law Center Baton Rouge, LA | $58,951 | $68,240 | #338 | $45,907 |
| 348 | Indiana University-Northwest Gary, IN | $49,084 | $52,658 | #348 | $36,053 |
| 349 | Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC | $36,164 | $38,809 | #349 | $50,940 |
Other Majors at Indiana University-Northwest by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $86,888 | $68,086 | #43 of 253 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $82,626 | $73,335 | #627 of 966 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $67,468 | $57,654 | #44 of 76 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $58,155 | $41,295 | #197 of 660 |
| Business/Commerce | $56,211 | $39,957 | #230 of 271 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $54,525 | $38,620 | #182 of 275 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $54,088 | $48,497 | #114 of 680 |
| Public Health | $53,988 | $43,356 | #137 of 215 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $51,863 | — | #385 of 660 |
| Social Work | $51,575 | $38,652 | #215 of 420 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $47,530 | $37,035 | #344 of 476 |
| Psychology | $45,323 | $24,061 | #787 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $29,768 | — | #576 of 576 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Indiana University-Northwest computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,053 one year after graduating and $49,084 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Indiana University-Northwest rank for computer science?
Among 349 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, Indiana University-Northwest ranks #348 by median pay four years after graduation, and #348 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at Indiana University-Northwest worth it?
Its graduates earn 54% less than the national median for computer science ($107,009), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,802.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.